1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important
Apr 02, 2020
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why fitness assessments are important if you want to reach your fitness goals, how to perform them and exercises to fix less than ideal movement patterns.
- The value of a good assessment to reinforce better movement patterns. (3:02)
- The importance of having a specific goal and direction you want to go. (6:27)
- Why you must honestly assess your fitness level. (14:23)
- The significance of addressing the areas of pain in your body to create better recruitment patterns. (17:20)
- Why we get chronic pain as we get older. (23:42)
- The extreme value of MAPS Prime/Prime Pro for the masses. (27:21)
- Mind Pump’s 3 favorite movement assessments that address the entire body, how to perform them and exercises to fix less than ideal movement patterns. (29:15)
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- #1 – Wall Test. (29:34)
- #2 – Windmill Test. (47:19)
- #3 – Squat test. (57:44)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout**
- Mind Pump 1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck
- Mind Pump TV – YouTube
- The Wall Test | Mind Pump TV
- How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP
- Day 23: Mobility Workout + Exercises – 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP)
- Squat Like a Pro!- 10 Primers to Improve Squat Form & Depth- Handcuffs with Rotation (Video 2 of 10)
- Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health– Prone Cobra
- The Windmill Test – Mind Pump TV
- Squat Like a Pro!- 10 Primers to Improve Squat Form – Lizard with Rotation (Video 3 of 10)
- How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP
- Try This For Managing Acute And Chronic Back Pain – (FREE BACK PAIN GUIDE)
- Day 25: Mobility Stretches – 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP)
- Day 6: Mobility Exercises – 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP)
- Squat Test – Adam’s Post on Instagram
- Combat Stretch – Mind Pump TV
- Activate Your Glutes & Accelerate Butt Development with Butterfly Floor Bridges
- Adam Schafer’s DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump
- Mind Pump Free Resources
